Northern Senators Seek Security Reinforcement in Adamawa
By Anayo Akwitti The Northern Senators Forum has called on the Federal Government and Defence Headquarters to urgently reinforce security along the Kopre-Sambisa corridor in Adamawa State following attacks on two military battalions. According to the forum, the attacks on 226 Battalion in Garkida and 232 Battalion in Garaha reportedly killed three soldiers, a forest […]
Northern Senators Mourn Former Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris
By Anayo Akwitti The Northern Senators Forum has commiserated with the government and people of Kogi State over the death of former governor, Ibrahim Idris, popularly known as “Ibro.” In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Chairman of the forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, describe Idris’ death as a loss to Kogi State, the Igala people […]
Northern Senators Demand Urgent Action on State Police
By Anayo Akwitti The Northern Senators Forum has called on the Federal Government and state governments to fast-track the establishment and implementation of State Police, saying the time for decentralised policing is now. The senators made the call on Friday while condemning recent terrorist attacks in Adamawa and Sokoto states that reportedly claimed the lives […]